When did the frigate destroy HMS macedonian?

The frigate HMS Macedonian was captured by the United States Navy during the War of 1812 on October 25, 1812. The engagement occurred off the coast of the Azores, where the American frigate USS United States, commanded by Commodore Stephen Decatur, defeated the British ship in a dramatic naval battle. The capture of HMS Macedonian was significant as it marked one of the early victories for the U.S. Navy in the war.